SPS 372.01SPS 372.01Purpose of chapter. Pursuant to s. 101.1215, Stats., this chapter establishes rules for acceptable and prohibited cleaning methods for use on the exterior of qualified historic buildings.

SPS 372.04 NoteNote: Section 101.1215 (4), Stats., reads: “(4) (a) Any person who uses an abrasive cleaning method in violation of this section may be required to forfeit not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 for each offense. Each day of continued violation constitutes a separate offense.

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(b) Any owner of a qualified historic building who causes or permits the use of an abrasive cleaning method in violation of this section may be required to forfeit not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 for each offense. Each day of continued violation constitutes a separate offense."

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1. Is listed on, or has been nominated by the state historical society for listing on, the national register of historic places in Wisconsin or the state register of historic places;

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2. Is included in a district which is listed on, or has been nominated by the state historical society for listing on, the national register of historic places in Wisconsin or the state register of historic places, and has been determined by the state historical society to contribute to the historic significance of the district;

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2m. Is determined by the state historical society to be eligible for listing on the national register of historic places in Wisconsin or the state register of historic places;

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3. Is listed on a certified local register of historic property; or

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4. Is included in a district, which is listed on a certified local register of historic property, and has been determined by the city, village, town or county to contribute to the historic significance of the district.

SPS 372.05 NoteNote: See s. 44.36, Stats., for criteria of significance for buildings to be considered for placement on the state register of historic places.

SPS 372.06(1)(1)Abrasive cleaning methods. Except as specified in sub. (2), no person may use an abrasive cleaning method on the exterior of a qualified historic building. An abrasive method of cleaning includes water that is delivered with a pressure greater than 1000 pounds per square inch (psi).

SPS 372.06(2)(a)(a) An abrasive cleaning method may only be used on exterior cast iron elements that are part of a qualified historic building.

SPS 372.06(2)(b)(b) A cleaning method that uses a cleaning agent that is dissolvable in water shall not be considered an abrasive cleaning method provided the water is delivered with a pressure not exceeding 1000 psi.